The Pithing Needle is a rare artifact card from the 2021 Innistrad: Midnight Hunt expansion, identified by card number 257.
Pithing Needle
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad: Midnight Hunt
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Released in 2021, the Pithing Needle from Magic: The Gathering's Innistrad: Midnight Hunt set serves as a strategic artifact for players and collectors alike. Identified as card number 257 within the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt expansion, this rare card allows players to choose a specific card name to restrict the activation of its abilities, unless they are mana abilities. Designed by artist Ovidio Cartagena, the card features a mana cost of one generic mana, making it an efficient tool in various deck archetypes. For collectors, the Pithing Needle represents a key piece of the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt narrative, blending strategic gameplay with thematic elements from the set. The card's unique ability to disrupt opponents' strategies adds to its appeal, making it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a powerful artifact to your collection, this card stands out for its versatility and design. The Pithing Needle is part of the growing library of cards in the Magic: The Gathering universe, offering both gameplay utility and collectible value. Its place in the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt set highlights the creative depth and strategic variety that define the game.
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Pithing Needle
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Magic: The Gathering
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Ovidio Cartagena
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English
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As this artifact enters, choose a card name. Activated abilities of sources with the chosen name can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.
Occasionally a skaab remembers too much of its former life. Luckily, there's an easy cure.